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Raman Spectroscopy, Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) And Principal Component Analysis (PCA) Combined For Identification Of Polystyrene Microplastics In Plastic Bottled Drinking Water

Brian. O. Osoro, Robinson Ndegwa, Wilson Ombati, J. Gwaro

Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 2024 (FiO, LS), 2024

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Abstract

Microplastics contamination is a growing concern. Here, Raman Spectroscopy, LIBS, and PCA were used to detect and identify polystyrene microplastics in bottled drinking water. Spectral findings were compared with standard polystyrene samples, enhancing microplastic identification.

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